Add 6/42 and 63/90
6/42 + 63/90 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
6/42 = 6 × 15/42 × 15 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 441/630 = 90 + 441/630 = 531/630 - 531/630 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 6/42 + 63/90 = 59/70
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